Founded in 2002, the Society encourages the creation of watercolor at all skill levels and promotes interest, appreciation and enjoyment of watercolor and watermedia. Please feel free to attend one of our meetings. Monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month, at 10 a.m. at the Cincinnati Art Club, 1021 Parkside Place, Cincinnati, Ohio, unless otherwise noted.

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Wow!
After not having meetings scheduled for January or February (because the
weather probably would be bad), we had to cancel our March meeting for that
very reason. So, we were fearful of what
April Fool’s Day would bring – but, the sun was out, as was a large percentage
of our members – anxious to renew our friendships and learning! We did have one difficulty – our President
Marilyn Bishop was not able to be there, as she was recovering from a procedure
on her foot. Our past president, Deb
Ward, graciously filled in to lead us.

A very nice crowd!

Deb welcomed
everyone, and the guests were introduced.
There was Vicki Fleming, former student of Susan Grogan, friend of
Dianna Duncan; and Judy Doyle, recently
moved to our area. Interestingly, Judy
lives in the same complex as Margaret Mailley, whose Memorial Art Show
surrounded the meeting room. Judy told
us that Margaret had been a very talented person in other aspects of her life
besides her painting. Other guests were
Nancy Biers, former student of Rhonda Carpenter, Heidi Hanson, Libby Sharwau,
who is now retired and now has time to paint, and Shirley Cooper, from the
Eastgate area. We appreciate their visit
and hope they will join the group.

These are a few of the paintings by Margaret Mailly that lined the gallery walls.
As you can see, Margaret specialized in trains.

We discussed
“Staying to Paint”. Everyone is invited
to stay after our meetings, enjoy a light lunch, and the fellowship of painting
with others. If you desire, you may ask
the others for some pointers, or ideas, etc., or give some; stay for a little
while, or a little longer.

Sally Wester
gave the Treasurer’s Report. We have
sufficient money to cover the Expenses for the year, and to keep some in our
Reserve. Some of the money is used for
subsidizing members’ participation in workshops or other events, thereby
keeping the prices reasonable.

Deb gave the
Membership Report - Our number is down
about 10 from last year right now. This
may be because some people forgot to bring their checks to the meeting. Also, we hope that today’s guests will join
and enjoy all the benefits of membership.

Dianna
Duncan gave a report on the Sue Archer Workshop – There is one spot left, and
you may put your name on a waiting list.
Dianna has moved, so if you want to send anything to her, call her
first. Sue is a well-known and
acclaimed artist, and everyone who attends will learn a great deal. Dianna asked members who are not attending
the workshop to please give her some assistance in making it all run smoothly. It would be most appreciated.

Carol McAfee
gave a report on our Annual Exhibit - It will be at the “Barn” from August 5 –
25, and Carol will need quite a few volunteers to do a little something each,
to have a successful Exhibit. If you are
willing to help in any way, please let Carol know. More info later. Our August meeting will be at the Barn, which
will be convenient for drop-off, etc.

The Lockland
High School Art classes are asking for donations of art supplies.

Joan
Ammerman discussed the club’s DVD collection and new entries. All are welcome to borrow a DVD for a month. Be sure to check it out, and check it back
in.

Dot Burdin
is working on our Young Artist Award project for May. More info later.

Joan O’Leary
gave us the rundown on coming attractions for our GCWS meetings –

In May, Mark
Willenbrink will have a program – Creating Depth in Artwork; June will be a program on Boost Your Sales
with Innovative Ideas; July brings the
Winsor Newton representative Nick on Watercolor Markers; and in August, a
member, Jean Vance.

Then, Joan
introduced Rosemary Butterbaugh, our presenter of Monotype as a New
Challenge. Rosemary told us that she
just might be the right program for April Fools Day! She claimed to be an artist for 101 years,
and enjoys working in Monotype, which is fine art that is pressed into the paper
instead of being painted on. We enjoyed
Rosemary’s unique sense of humor, and the examples of her artwork. (Below is a visual of Rosemary's technique).

The above 2 photos are of a simple rooster she wiped off the plate before printing.

The following series of photos are Rosemary's process of "reduction". She adds paint to the plate, then wipes out blank areas.

Here she has placed the plate over a white sheet of paper so it is easier to see.

Placing another sheet of paper over the print paper she rubs with a kitchen scrubbing pad.

Here she uses a rolling pin to press the plate.

The completed print.

Here Rosemary is using the handle of a brush to move some of the still-wet paint in the flower center.

Deb Ward
then did a couple of Critiques. All
members may bring in an unframed painting for ideas and suggestions during
Critique time.

Diana Marra will have a Solo Exhibit at Evendale Cultural Arts Center, Opening Friday March 2 from 6-8. The Exhibit is called "A Taste of Asia" and will of course have Sake and Sushi in addition to the usual wine-and-cheese Opening fare. Exhibit is also open 12-4 on Sat. and Sunday March 3 & 4. Diana will offer a mini-workshop - "A Taste" - on Wed. March 14, 6:30-8, cost $20 / all materials provided in 3 versions of oriental-style painting. For more information contact Diana.

Diana Marra will also have an opening at Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. 4th Street, Cincinnati "Flowers Everywhere" Thursday March 1 from 5:30-8 p.m. and will have a painting in the Cincinnati Art Club Associates Show at Parkside Place where we meet for GCWS, Friday March 2 6-9.